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GAS REQUIREMENTS & LEAK TESTING
NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY TO THE HEATER
PRECAUTIONS
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Periodically check the whole gas system for
leaks or immediately check if the smell of
gas is detected
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Extinguish all open flames.
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Never leak test while smoking.
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If you cannot stop a leak, turn off the gas
supply and call the Customer Service hotline,
the dealer where you made the purchase or
your gas supplier.
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The heater must be checked with a full
cylinder.
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Do not use the heater until all connections
have been leak tested and do not leak.
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Only those parts recommended by the
manufacturer should be used. Substitution
will void the warranty.
GAS REQUIRMENTS
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Maximum inlet pressure to propane
regulator must not exceed 100 PSI.
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A minimum supply pressure of 11.0 W.C. is
required for the purpose of input adjustment
for propane gas.
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The pressure regulator and hose assembly
supplied with the appliance must be used.
Replacement pressure regulator and hose
must be specified by the appliance
manufacturer.
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The installation must conform with local
codes or in the absence of local codes, with
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1-1996.
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The heater comes equipped with a hose
assembly for hook-up to a standard
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A dented, rusted or damaged propane tank
may be hazardous and should be checked by your
tank supplier. Never use a propane tank with a
damaged valve connection.
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The propane tank must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the specifications for
LP gas cylinders of the US Department Of
Transportation (DOT)
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The propane tank must be arranged to provide
for vapor withdrawal from the operating
cylinder
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Never connect an unregulated propane tank
to the heater
LEAK TESTING
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Gas connections on the heater are leak tested at
the factory prior to shipment. A complete gas
tightness check must be performed at the
installation on site due to possible miss handing
in shipment or excessive pressure being applied
to the heater.
TO LEAK TEST
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Make a soap solution of one part liquid detergent
and one part water. The solution can be applied
with a spray bottle brush or rag. Soap bubbles
will appear where a leak is present
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Make certain the safety control valve is in the
‘OFF’ position
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Turn the gas supply ‘ON’.
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If a leak is present turn ‘OFF’ the gas supply,
tighten any leaking fitting, turn gas supply ‘ON’
gas tank. The propane tank is not included. and recheck.
propane
